| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $151.57 | 6.383% | $161.2447 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.86 | 10.221% | $50.5474 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 7.792% | $254.8957 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.60 | 12.311% | $258.9892 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.82 | 4.465% | $102.1877 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.40 | 7.514% | $254.1631 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.82 | 8.733% | $13.9396 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.54 | $1,095.9674 | $1,095.97 | $1,096.00 | $1,095.90 | |